Rasmus Hojlund could make his first starting appearance of the season when Manchester United host Tottenham this weekend.
The Denmark international suffered a hamstring injury during the club’s pre-season tour of the USA with United exercising caution over his return.
Hojlund came off the bench as United chased a winner in vain against FC Twente in the Europa League on Wednesday night and Erik ten Hag will surely consider bringing him in ahead of Joshua Zirkzee on Sunday afternoon with their lack of goals a real issue.
Mason Mount also made his return from injury in the 1-1 draw against Twente. The former Chelsea star started United’s opening two games of the season before being ruled out.
Manuel Ugarte meanwhile got a full 90 minutes under his belt with Casemiro an unused substitute midweek.
Kobbie Mainoo, another introduced off the bench late on, is expected to come back into the starting XI to replace Christian Eriksen.
Erik ten Hag’s decision to leave Marcus Rashford out of the starting XI against Crystal Palace last weekend sparked concerns, with Paul Scholes speculating the forward ‘has been up to something’.
How Man Utd could line up this weekend…
But the manager has rotated his wide options of Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Amad Diallo all season with the latter starting alongside the England international midweek. Garnacho will be hoping for a starting role this weekend.
United picked up no fresh injury problems this week but remain without Leny Yoro, Tyrell Malacia and Victor Lindelof. Luke Shaw is another still to feature this season with ten Hag suggesting this week his return could be delayed until after October’s international break.
‘I think it’s probably, but I can’t say it’s 100 per cent sure,’ Ten Hag said when asked if Shaw would be back next month. #The plan is just be back before but, as I say I can’t say this for 100 per cent for sure it can be short after the break.’
How Tottenham could line up this weekend…
Tottenham meanwhile welcomed back Yves Bissouma and Timo Werner ahead of last weekend’s win over Brentford but are now without winger Wilson Odebert, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury.
Richarlison is their only other notable absentee.
Predicted Man Utd XI to face Tottenham
Onana, Mazraoui, de Ligt, Martinez, Dalot, Ugarte, Mainoo, Garnacho, Fernandes, Rashford, Hojlund
Predicted Tottenham XI to face Man Utd
Vicario, Porro, Romero, van de Ven, Udogie, Kulusevski, Bentancur, Maddison, Johnson, Solanke, Son
Where to watch Man Utd vs Tottenham? Kick-off time and TV channel
Man Utd vs Tottenham kicks off at 4:30pm on Sunday 29 September.
Live coverage is available on Sky Sports Premier League and Sky Sports Main Event, with a live stream available on the Sky Go app and NOW TV.
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